verb
Uncommon
retake
ree-TAYK
Retake (verb) means to take an exam, photo, or scene again. Example: “She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time.”
verb
1
To take an exam, photo, or scene again.
"She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time."
2
To capture back something that was lost or taken by an opponent.
"Troops retook the city after weeks of fighting."
noun
1
A repeated attempt at a test, exam, or filmed scene.
"The director ordered another retake after the actor fluffed his line."
How to use retake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do something over again, or (as a noun) the repeated attempt itself.
Common pairings
exam retake
film a retake
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Word forms
- Plural
- retakes
- Third person singular
- retakes
- Past tense
- retook, retaken
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What does “retake” mean?
The word “retake” means to take an exam, photo, or scene again. In plain terms, to do something over again, or (as a noun) the repeated attempt itself.
How do you pronounce “retake”?
“Retake” is pronounced ree-TAYK (/ɹiːˈteɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “retake” in a sentence?
Here is “retake” used in a sentence: “She had to retake the driving test after failing the first time.”
What part of speech is “retake”?
Depending on how it is used, “retake” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “retake” a common word?
“Retake” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “retake” have?
“Retake” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take an exam, photo, or scene again.
